If the question is asked, what exactly can we say by looking at a person, such and such is very polite or elegant, or what are the behaviors that make us think that such and such know very good manners? The answer would be, the person's demeanor or manner of speaking.
The answer is correct. But the thing that will help you to present yourself as a fashionable or well manard, in addition to movement or speech, is the etiquette of the dining table. There is no match for knowing and following the etiquette of the dining table to build an attractive personality.
Different types of food are introduced in each country. Somewhere eating with a spoon is a sign of politeness, somewhere playing without hands is rudeness, and somewhere you may have to rely on a stick (chopstick). The rules of the dining table are different depending on the country, race and culture. However, there are some rules that apply to everyone. Remember, the manners of the dining table are an expression of your personality. Whether you are a guest or a host, everyone needs to keep these etiquettes in mind. So let's learn some of the manners in today's article.
There are some rules at the dining table;
Follow the host
A guest at the dining table should follow the entertainer. So when you go as a guest, do not pull the chair as you wish and wait; Sit according to where Apayak tells you to sit. Wait until Apayak sits in the chair. And of course, when sitting, do not remove the chair in a harsh voice, gently pull it and sit with your back straight. Many people have the habit of eating with their elbows and legs up at the family table. But it cannot be done in any formal way. Good to know, the chief guest is sitting to the right of the host.
Another thing to keep in mind. If you eat there like yourself, slowly or fast, it will make you look rude in front of others. So you have to keep pace with everyone at the table while eating.
There is a separate spoon-plate for each position on the dining table. So you have to know which one to use first. Use the spoon or plate on the outermost side first and slowly move towards the inner ones. And if you don't know all this, you have to follow the host without panic.
Serve food:
Meals must be served at the table from the left side of the host. When you have finished taking food from the left side, you have to move it to the right side. And if you don't have a host, take one and give it to another. In this way everyone will take all the posts. Liquid foods are usually placed to the left of the main position and other foods to the right.
Make sure the food item on the table you want to eat is within reach. If not, then ask the person next to the container to move the container forward. Do not pull the pot on top of another or by placing the mass on the dining table. But if you are within reach, you have to pull yourself up. The rest of the food, such terms should be left to the left and the finished terms should be left to the right.
We often see some people who start eating at weddings or parties in such a way that there is a competition as to who can eat more. In that case, special care should be taken to determine how much food is reserved for everyone at the official dinner table (for a wedding or a party).
Before picking up everything on your plate as you wish, you have to keep in mind that you can pick up your portion first and then take it again when everyone has taken it.
Chewing rules:
If it is seen that the person sitting next to you is eating while eating, then the desire to eat should not exist anymore. Not only that, many people may lose their appetite for this word of chewing gum. For this reason, eating loudly at the dinner table is a sign of immorality. You can get rid of this word by playing with your mouth closed. You may be eating with great satisfaction, but the person sitting next to you may not be able to eat at the sound of your chewing. This sound is caused by opening and closing the mouth while chewing.
Many of us love to eat fish bones or meat bones. Playing at home is another matter. But at a party or restaurant it is quite a sight to behold. This practice should be avoided even in front of small children. Because they will take it for granted and imitate it.
Sneezing-coughing:
The habit of sneezing or coughing while sitting at the table facing the food is a very offensive behavior at the table. Therefore, if you sneeze or cough, you have to turn your face to the other side. In that case, the face must be covered with a handkerchief or hand.
Do not speak with a full mouth:
The dining table is our small hangout. It can be seen that the whole family is getting together at the dinner table after completing the day's work. How the whole day went, what happened - the dinner is completed through these stories. And that's why at this time you must be careful not to talk about food in your mouth. You have to answer or talk after finishing the mouth food. Otherwise, spilling food in the mouth can ruin the pleasant atmosphere of the dining table.
Use of napkins:
It is better to use napkins on the dining table. Spread the napkin over the lap
Need to start eating. If food gets stuck in the mouth, you should immediately wipe the face with a napkin or tissue. Food stuck in one's mouth, it can cause distaste or disgust for other people sitting at the table. If you leave the table in between meals, you have to leave the napkin on the chair. When the meal is over, the napkin should be placed on the left side of the table.
It is important to know the use of napkins;
Tooth-mouth / hand-foot position
Many times when we can't pick up food with a spoon, we try to push it with our fingers, which weakens our own personality in front of others. So this issue should be avoided as much as possible. Again, some people start knocking on the table to get the food stuck in their teeth. This is very embarrassing. So when removing the stuck food, you must cover your face with your hand and take it out with the other hand. Sneezing is a very familiar habit to us, but it is a very offensive behavior in front of everyone else at the dinner table.
Do not swallow large amounts of food in your mouth at all times, but do not remove the bones or thorns directly from the mouth when eating with a spoon.
Helping each other makes the environment pleasant
Unwanted words:
Plates and bowls should be kept in mind while taking them. Besides, sipping loudly, eating without washing hands, brushing teeth - these are also indecent. There are many people who wash their hands on the plate after eating and wipe it off with a cloth after washing their hands. But this work cannot be done under any circumstances.
At the end of the meal:
After eating, wash your hands in a specific place and wipe your hands with a towel or tissue. When you get up from the dining table, tell the person next to you to get up from the table. This will show your politeness.
Use of knives and spoons:
The position of the knife-spoon and plate indicates who is well-mannered or fashionable. One of the things you need to know to present yourself uniquely on the dining table is the use of knives and spoons.
Knife-spoon, placing a corner between the plates means you are resting between meals.
Putting it like a plus sign means your plate is ready to eat and the waiter will serve the food as well.
Parallel to the horizontal or side by side, it means that the food is very much liked.
Placing it vertically parallel or vertically side by side means the end of eating. The waiter can take your plate.
Knife-spooning one inside the other, basically making a corner by inserting the knife inside the fork-spoon means you have finished eating, but did not like the food at all.
There are also different rules on how to hold a knife and a spoon.
In the continental system, the knife will be in the right hand and the fork in the left hand. The right hand knife should be held close to the plate. And with the fork of the left hand you have to put the food in your mouth. At this time, the spoon should be rotated towards the plate. In the American method, however, the fork of the left hand must be eaten with the right hand.
Which hand will hold the knife or spoon?
When taking a break between meals, keep the sharp side of the knife facing the plate in a continental manner. The fork and spoon should be inverted and placed horizontally on top of the knife, so that the knife and fork are cross-shaped. The position of the spoon and the knife in the American method is a little different. Here the fork part of the spoon (not inverted) should be facing upwards and the sharp edge of the knife should be facing towards itself. The position of the knife and spoon will be angular.
The above items at meal time or at the dining table can make your personality tasteful and elegant. Therefore, it is wise to keep the etiquette in mind in any formal or institutional invitation.
It is about some important dining etiquette and table manners that will help you in coping up with specific situations.
